Leave to “Slick Willy” to turn a funeral into an ogling, slack-jawed spectacle…

Pop singer Ariana Grande sang ‘Natural Woman’ at the funeral for Aretha Franklin and you would think Bill could keep his cool on the front row. Watch as a open-mouthed Bill Clinton looks Grande up and down. It’s a good thing Hillary is on the other side of the podium.

THIS TWEET TOOK NOTE OF THE WAY CLINTON WAS LOOKING AT GRANDE:

OUR PREVIOUS REPORT ON THE FUNERAL FOR ARETHA FRANKLIN:

It’s no secret that Aretha Franklin wanted to have special memorials and a very special funeral. She’s had several days of viewings with three changes of outfits complete with matching shoes. The long lines to view and pay respects to her have continued throughout.

The ‘Queen of Soul’ lived a life of many ups and downs that are no secret to her fans. She had two children by the age of fifteen and was raised by her Detroit preacher father’s girlfriends. She battled many demons but came through all of it to make beautiful music for everyone. She should be celebrated as the wonderful artist she was with a voice like no one else.

ARETHA FRANKLIN SINGING WITH STEVIE WONDER:

America loved her…this is a chance to celebrate HER life but…

It’s safe to say that the Aretha Franklin funeral has been turned into a total circus. Ariana Grande arrived with her latest boyfriend/fiance Pete Davidson. Hillary Clinton posed with them for a picture like they were at an awards show.

She’ll be singing during the funeral. She and Davidson could be seen greeting the Clintons then taking pictures with them.

Not to disrespect this wonderful woman…BUT it’s a who’s who of the Democratic Party. Franklin did sing at three presidential inaugurations…Carter, Clinton and Obama.

The attendees include Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, Louis Farrakhan, Eric Holder, Bill and Hillary Clinton, Whoopi Goldberg and others Democrat pot stirrers.

It’s too bad that the funeral for this wonderful woman will more than likely be turned into a political pep rally. We loved Aretha and believe she deserves better than this.

PACK A LUNCH…NO PACK A DINNER TOO!

Have you seen this schedule? If not, let me share it with you. Here is the full list of speakers and performers slated to appear, according to Detroit’s WDIV4:

  • 9:30-9:50 a.m.: Musical Prelude: Aretha Franklin Orchestra
  • 9:50-10:00 a.m.: Lighting of Candles: Swanson Funeral Home, Inc.
  • 10:00-10:20 a.m.: Processional: Clergy, Ministers and Family
  • 10:20-10:25 a.m.: Prayer of Comfort: Dr. E.L. Branch, Pastor, Third New Hope Church
  • 10:25-10:40 a.m.: Scripture of Comfort: 10:25 a.m.: Old Testament: Bishop T.D. Jakes, Potter’s House, Dallas 10:30 a.m.: New Testament: Pastor Solomon Kinloch, Triumph Church; 10:35 a.m.: The Psalm: Bishop P.A. Brooks, Pastor, New St. Paul Tabernacle Church
  • 10:40-10:45 a.m.: Musical Tribute: Aretha Franklin Celebration Choir
  • 10:45-10:49 a.m.: Musical Tribute: Faith Hill
  • 10:49-11:03 a.m.: Remarks: 10:49 a.m.: Brenda Jones, City Council President, 10:51 a.m.: JoAnn Watson, Detroit City Council 10:53 a.m.: Mike Duggan, Mayor, City of Detroit 10:57 a.m.: Governor Rick Snyder, State of Michigan
  • 11:03-11:08 a.m.: Musical Tribute: Ariana Grande
  • 1108-11:13 a.m.: Musical Tribute: The Clark Sisters
  • 11:13-11:18 a.m: Acknowledgements and Condolences: Barbara Sampson
  • 11:18-11:23 a.m.: Musical Tribute: The Williams Brothers & Vanessa Bell Armstrong
  • 11:23-11:40 a.m.: Family Reflections: Vaughn, Cristal Victorie and Jordan Franklin
  • 11:40-11:45 a.m.: Family Musical Tribute: Edward Franklin
  • 11:45-11:50 a.m.: Obituary: Sabrina Owens
  • 11:50-11:55 a.m.: Musical Tribute: Alice McAllister Tillman
  • 11:55-12:00 p.m.: Musical Tribute: Audrey DuBois Harris
  • 12:00-12:15 p.m.: Personal Remarks 12:00 p.m.: Eric Holder, Former U.S. Attorney General 12:10 p.m.: Former President, William (Bill) Jefferson Clinton
  • 12:15-12:19 p.m.: Musical Tribute: Pastor Shirley Caesar and Tasha Cobbs-Leonard
  • 12:19-12:36 p.m.: Personal Reflections 12:19 p.m.: Greg Mathis, Retired Judge, 36th District Court, Detroit, MI 12:23 p.m.: Brenda Lawrence, State Representative, 14th Congressional District 12:27 p.m.: Rev. Donald L. Parsons, Logos Assembly Church, Chicago, IL 12:31 p.m.: Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder, National Action Network
  • 12:36-12:41 p.m.: Musical Tribute: Chaka Khan
  • 12:41-12:51 p.m.: Musical Tribute: Ron Isley
  • 12:51 p.m.: Rev. Jesse Jackson, Founder/President Rainbow P.U.S.H. Coalition
  • 1:00 p.m.: Dr. William J. Barber, II, Pastor, Greenleaf Christian Church, Goldsborough N.C.
  • 1:05 p.m.: Rev. James Holley, Retired Pastor, New Light Missionary Baptist Church
  • 1:10-1:15 p.m.: Musical Tribute: Fantasia Barrino-Taylor
  • 1:15-1:30 p.m: Personal Reflections 1:15 p.m.: Tyler Perry 1:17 p.m.: Cicely Tyson, Actress 1:20 p.m.: Clive Davis, Chief Creative Officer, Sony Music 1:25 p.m.: Smokey Robinson, Recording Artist
  • 1:30-1:34 p.m.: Musical Tribute: Bishop Paul Morton and Yolanda Adams
  • 1:34-1:53 p.m.: Personal Reflections 1:34 p.m.: Mildred Gaddis, Radio Personality 1:38 p.m.: Isaiah Thomas, Former NBA Player, Detroit Pistons 1:42 p.m.: Ron Moten, Personal Friend, Franchise Owner, McDonald’s Restaurants 1:48 p.m.: Michael Eric Dyson, Professor of Sociology, Georgetown University
  • 1:53-2:00 p.m.: Musical Tribute: Bishop Marvin Sapp and the Aretha Franklin Celebration Choir
  • 2:00-2:05 p.m.: Sermonic Selection: Jennifer Hudson
  • 2:05-2:35 p.m.: Eulogy: Rev. Jasper Williams, Jr., Pastor, Salem Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA
  • 2:35-2:45 p.m.: Musical Tribute: Stevie Wonder joined by National Artists
  • 2:45-3:00 p.m.: Recessional: Jennifer Holliday and the Aretha Franklin Celebration Choir

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